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MediaTek Helio G80 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

M
25.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
30.4Inno Score
20CPU26.6
21Benchmarks34.8
44.2Efficiency32.1
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G806 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.4 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+14) and CPU (+7). MediaTek Helio G80 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G80

  • Stronger efficiency score: 44 vs 32
  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

  • Stronger CPU score: 27 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 35 vs 21
  • 108% higher Max bandwidth: 29.9 GB/s vs 14.4 GB/s
  • 73% higher AnTuTu 10: 450,000 vs 260,000
  • 67% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,200 vs 1,320

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Announced20202018
Process12 nm10 nm+17%
TDP (typical)5 W+50%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Max clock2 GHz2.8 GHz+40%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 630

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1800LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth14.4 GB/s29.9 GB/s+108%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Snapdragon X20 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max displayFHD+ @ 60Hz4K @ 60Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G80 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G80Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 10260,000Top 87%450,000+73%Top 67%
Geekbench 6 (single)410Top 88%590+44%Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,320Top 89%2,200+67%Top 60%

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